Harrell was asked earlier this month the likelihood he’d shatter a backboard in a game next season.

“It could be a possibility,” he said. “I did it before. I did it one time. I could try to make it another one.”

Done.

IN THE C-J

• See Tuesday’s Kentucky Derby updates from the backside, including reaction to California Chrome’s first training at Churchill Downs, final Derby works and the emergence of a new Kentucky Oaks contender. (http://cjky.it/1iBskDv)

• Columnist Adam Himmelsbach discusses John Calipari’s mindset with a loaded roster returning and takes an early stab at a Derby pick in his weekly “Take 5.” (http://cjky.it/QYDxD5)

• Whether you’re headed to Churchill Downs this week or not, there are numerous ways to put in a bet on Kentucky Derby 140. It hasn’t always been that way, of course, and reporter Greg Hall looked back at the 1975 Derby to remind us. (http://cjky.it/1fMJwRx)

AROUND THE WEB

• We’ll see a lot more of this now that Kentucky’s set to return all but Julius Randle and James Young from its national runner-up team. CBS Sports’ Gary Parrish moved the Wildcats into the top spot of his preseason top 25 (and one) on Monday. Louisville is 10th. (http://cbsprt.co/QUNSQk)

• As cable and satellite providers negotiate with the SEC about getting its new television network in homes by the August launch date, it appears a public relations company representing Comcast has produced an attack ad. The premise revolves around those in the Southeast who already pay taxes to support the leagues’ members then paying to watch their games. (http://foxs.pt/1ixOEJ4)

• Rick Pitino loves his coconut water. The product’s manufacturer’s likely don’t mind the publicity that comes with one of college basketball’s most visible coaches drinking it during games. Since 2009, around when Pitino started drinking the stuff, sales have gone through the roof. (http://bit.ly/1pEbhW9)

Jonathan Lintner can be reached at (502) 582-4199; follow him on Twitter @JonathanLintner.